United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) Return on Assets (ROA): 4.53%
Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.’s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 4.53% is 2128% above its 5-year average of -0.22%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-11.87%–4.53%).
As of Wednesday, June 17, 2026. 4.86% above its 12-month average of 4.32%.
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UAL Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
UAL Current vs Average Return on Assets (ROA) Chart
UAL Return on Assets (ROA) Metrics
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA)
4.53%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG TTM
4.32%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 3Y
3.35%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 5Y
-0.22%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 10Y
3.40%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 15Y
2.63%
RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) AVG 20Y
2.19%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
+4.86%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
+35.12%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
+2128.36%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+33.34%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+72.10%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+106.91%
UAL Competitors' Return on Assets (ROA)
| NAME | MARKET CAP | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL) | $38.29B | 4.53% | 4.32% | 3.35% | -0.22% |
| EMCOR Group, Inc. (EME)vs › | $37.28B | 14.04% | 13.14% | 10.80% | 8.81% |
| Paychex, Inc. (PAYX)vs › | $35.84B | 9.35% | 13.14% | 13.88% | 13.38% |
| Axon Enterprise, Inc. (AXON)vs › | $35.13B | 2.92% | 5.10% | 5.13% | 2.81% |
| Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (ODFL)vs › | $45.41B | 17.81% | 19.96% | 22.72% | 21.29% |
| Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (WAB)vs › | $46.24B | 5.22% | 5.47% | 4.67% | 3.99% |
| Dover Corporation (DOV)vs › | $29.73B | 8.16% | 14.86% | 12.20% | 11.18% |
| Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS)vs › | $28.59B | 13.02% | 8.22% | 4.16% | 1.49% |
| Curtiss-Wright Corporation (CW)vs › | $28.53B | 9.70% | 8.70% | 7.92% | 7.18% |
| Copart, Inc. (CPRT)vs › | $28.31B | 16.10% | 15.78% | 17.61% | 18.54% |
Asset Efficiency
ROA
4.5%
ROE
23.1%
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) Formula & Definition
ROA = Net Income / Total Assets
Return on assets measures how efficiently a company generates profit from its total assets.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) FAQ
- What is the return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 4.53%.
- Is United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) high or low?
- United Airlines Holdings, Inc.'s return on assets (ROA) of 4.53% is 2128% above its 5-year average of -0.22%, near the high end of its 5-year range (-11.87%–4.53%).
- What is the TTM average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The TTM average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 4.32%.
- What is the 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 3Y average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 3.35%.
- What is the 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 5Y average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is -0.22%.
- What is the 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 10Y average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 3.40%.
- What is the 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 15Y average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 2.63%.
- What is the 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for United Airlines Holdings, Inc. (UAL)?
- The 20Y average return on assets (ROA) for UAL stock is 2.19%.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc. Return on Assets (ROA) History
| DATE | RETURN ON ASSETS (ROA) |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-31 | 4.39% |
| 2024-12-31 | 4.25% |
| 2023-12-31 | 3.68% |
| 2022-12-31 | 1.09% |
| 2021-12-31 | -2.88% |
| 2020-12-31 | -11.87% |
| 2019-12-31 | 5.72% |
| 2018-12-31 | 4.33% |
| 2017-12-31 | 5.06% |
| 2016-12-31 | 5.64% |
| 2015-12-31 | 17.96% |
| 2014-12-31 | 3.09% |
| 2013-12-31 | 1.55% |
| 2012-12-31 | -1.92% |
| 2011-12-31 | 2.21% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.64% |
| 2009-12-31 | -3.48% |
| 2008-12-31 | -27.48% |
| 2007-12-31 | 1.66% |
| 2006-12-31 | 90.17% |
| 2005-12-31 | -109.48% |
| 2004-12-31 | -8.31% |
| 2003-12-31 | -12.78% |
| 2002-12-31 | -13.58% |
| 2001-12-31 | -8.51% |
| 2000-12-31 | 0.21% |
| 1999-12-31 | 5.89% |
| 1998-12-31 | 4.42% |
| 1997-12-31 | 6.01% |
| 1996-12-31 | 4.20% |
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About United Airlines Holdings, Inc.
United Airlines Holdings, Inc., through its various subsidiaries, delivers air travel solutions on a global scale. Its vast network extends across North America, Europe, Asia, Africa, the Pacific, the Middle East, and Latin America, facilitating the movement of both passengers and freight. The company operates these services using a combination of its primary and regional aircraft fleets. Beyond its core transportation offerings, United also provides specialized support to external clients, encompassing catering, ground handling, aviation training, and aircraft maintenance. Established in 1968, the enterprise has its principal offices in Chicago, Illinois. Notably, it adopted its current name, United Airlines Holdings, Inc., in June 2019, having previously operated as United Continental Holdings, Inc.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Airlines, Airports & Air Services
- CEO
- J. Scott Kirby